NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware volleyball coaching staff announced Thursday the dates for their upcoming spring contests.

The Blue Hens will kick off their spring competition this Saturday as they travel to Temple for three matches against UPenn, Lehigh and Army. Delaware opens the day with a 9 a.m. contest against the Quakers followed by matches against the Mountain Hawks (11 a.m.) and Black Knights (1 p.m.).

The Blue Hens return home next Saturday, April 27, to host George Washington, La Salle, Loyola and Morgan State in addition to a UD Alumni team. All matches will be played in the new addition to the Bob Carpenter Center.

Delaware will play three matches beginning at 9 a.m. against the Greyhounds. The Blue Hens will then take on GW at 11 a.m. before facing the alumni squad at 2 p.m.